How far is Lubbock, TX from Grapevine, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Grapevine, TX is about 337.5 miles (543.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 279.6 miles (449.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
337.49 mi
05h 49m
Flight
279.54 mi
449.88 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
279.54 mi
Kilometers
449.88 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
337.49 mi
Kilometers
543.13 km
Drive Time
05h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grapevine
Thu, Apr 23, 10:43 AM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 4:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-04-23T04:53
Arrive Grapevine
Thu, Apr 23, 10:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:50 AM to 1:50 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lubbock
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Abilene
TX

The third most populous city in Taylor County, Texas.

From Lubbock
168.6 mi
02h 54m
To Grapevine
168.9 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WSW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lubbock and Grapevine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Grapevine.

  1. 1

    Start on 19th Street

    10 m · 7 sec · 19th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Avenue Q

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q

  3. 3

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.9 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  5. 5

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on East Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84

  7. 7

    Continue on North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 38 sec · Ralls Road

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North Avenue F

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84

    73.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

    183 mi · 3 hr 5 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North

    1.4 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on Northeast Loop

    1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  18. 18

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North: DFW Airport North Entry

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 26 North, TX 114 Business: Main Street, Texan Trail, Grapevine Historic District

    2406 ft · 59 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto State Highway 121

    99 m · 6 sec · State Highway 121

  22. 22

    Continue on West State Highway 114

    886 ft · 19 sec · West State Highway 114

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Hudgins Street

    30 m · 4 sec · East Hudgins Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Hudgins Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lubbock and Grapevine.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
183 mi · 54%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 22%
East Highway 84
26.9 mi · 8%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.6 mi · 4%
I 820 TEXpress
6.93 mi · 2%
TX 121 North
6.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

183 mi · 03h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.9 mi
279.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Abilene
02h 54m from Lubbock
Leave By
5:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lubbock and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grapevine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Grapevine?

The road trip is about 337.5 miles (543.1 km) and usually takes 05h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Abilene is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.6 miles from Lubbock and 168.9 miles from Grapevine.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 279.6 miles (449.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.01 one way or $90.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lubbock and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grapevine.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Grapevine. Straight-line distance: 279.54 mi (449.88 km).

Lubbock

#1 Lubbock

The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Lubbock metropolitan area.

Population262,611
Coordinates33.5778600, -101.8551700
Altitude976
CountryUnited States
Grapevine

#2 Grapevine

A city in Tarrant County, Texas.

Population55,780
Coordinates32.9342900, -97.0780700
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Grapevine (-97.07807, 32.93429)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 543 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.91 gal
45.08 L · about $45.01
Round trip
$90.02
23.82 gal · 90.16 L
Estimated CO2
105.8 kg one way
Round trip: 211.7 kg / 467 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $45.01 $90.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.64 $101.28
Premium $4.59 $54.68 $109.36
Diesel $3.99 $47.56 $95.11

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lubbock and Grapevine. The current time is 04:53:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.